Ophelia has not been remembered fondly over the years. “Fragile,” “wanton,” and “weak” are commonly ascribed traits to this admittedly tragic heroine; it seems she is either a cold temptress or an object of pity, and rarely anything more. 2,383 more words

In his Marriage Group, Chaucer draws upon the robust medieval tradition of misogynistic literature. Among his many sources drawn from this tradition are writings of Church Fathers like St. 907 more words